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UCB WORD FOR TODAY BY BOB GASS

You need purpose, and persistence

12 JANUARY 2021

‘My life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus.’
Acts 20:24 NLT

To live your best life you need two things – purpose and persistence. And if you ask Him, God will help you develop them.

1) Let’s look at purpose.

On the historic monument commemorating the life of author Jack London, who wrote the classic White Fang, are these words: ‘I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather my spark burn out in a brilliant blaze than that it should be stifled by dry rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The function of a man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.’ To make a difference in this world you must discover your God-given assignment, and commit yourself to it 100 per cent. Paul did that. ‘My life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus – the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.’

2) Let’s look at persistence.

In 1923, sprinter Eric Liddell was taking part in a quarter-mile race in Stoke-on-Trent, during which he tripped over the legs of another competitor and fell. By the time he got up, the other runners were well ahead of him, leaving him unlikely to win. But, determined, he carried on, overtaking the leader in the last few yards and winning the race. The following year he went on to become a gold medallist. His determination and refusal to give up are the essence of purpose and persistence.

Bible in a Year: Genesis 25-26, Matthew 8:1-17

The Women Intercessors House of Prayer (WIHOP) is a Global Prayer Movement of Women with a passion for Welfare Outreaches, Soul-winning, Prayer, and Intercession for Nations, Families and The Church.

UCB WORD FOR TODAY BY BOB GASS

Stop ‘awfulising’!

16 OCTOBER 2020

‘Do not worry.’
Matthew 6:31 NIV

No matter what happens in life, try to keep things in perspective. When you don’t, you end up viewing minor problems as major ones. Or you do the opposite, treating significant situations as ‘no big deal’. Either tendency – ‘awfulising’ or ‘minimising’ – leads to problems. So do your best to see things as they really are and don’t let them get blown out of proportion. Develop the habit of looking at the big picture, instead of dwelling on the one issue that’s upsetting you. Thinking excessively about your problems makes them appear larger than they really are. When you run up against a situation that upsets you, deal with the panic before you try to deal with the problem. Sit down quietly, calm yourself, and take time to purposely recall the good things you enjoy also. The truth is, worry never goes away. When you resolve one issue, another one is waiting to take its place. It’s a fact of life; you can’t change it. So what should you do? Change your perspective! Instead of focusing on your worries, factor God into the equation.

Has He ever failed you? No, and He never will! The grace of God that sustained and brought you through the last worrisome situation will be with you in this one – and the next one! Notice what Jesus said about the things we worry over most: ‘Do not worry, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?”…For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you’ (vv. 31-33 NKJV).

Bible in a Year: Jeremiah 24-26, 1 Timothy 5

WIHOP 3rd PRAYER SUMMIT/ANNIVERSARY

THEME: "Lift Up Your Heads Oh Ye Gates..." Psalm 24: 7

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_"Indeed gates shall be lifted"

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